Mark Harbin Enjoys Working With the City of Whiting and Seeing it Develop Over Time

Whiting is a city…
- born of the railroads and the Standard Oil Company in 1889.
- of historic buildings, an Andrew Carnegie library, and the Hoosier Theater.
- that cherishes its history and continues to celebrate its traditions.
- recognized for being a Tree City USA for 22 consecutive years.
- of beautiful old homes on streets named after city founders.
- specializing in unique shops and family owned businesses.
- of rich ethnic heritage and diversity.
- of festivals, summer concerts, and parades.
- ideally located 20 minutes from Chicago.

Mission:
To enhance public services and facilities that:
- Promote a vibrant business environment
- Provide new housing opportunities
- Expand recreational and cultural amenities which attract people to live, visit, and play in a lakeshore community that values quality, efficiency and integrity.
Organizational Values:

Life on the Streets of Whiting Featuring Mayor Joe

Life on the Streets of Whiting Featuring Mayor Joe

Ever wonder what makes Whiting successful? Mayor Joe Stahura lays out what makes Whiting wacky, whimsical, and a growing success in this episode of Life on the Streets of Northwest Indiana. “The idea is to go against the norm,” Mayor Stahura began, “We like to poke fun at our heritage. We have a lot of Polish and Slovakian heritage in Whiting. From there we add things like the mascot museum, which is a great fit for the Pierogi Fest characters. We have a lot of fun with it.” To read the full article click here http://www.nwindianalife.com/community/recreation/66168-life-on-the-streets-of-whiting-featuring-mayor-joe-stahura
NWI Mayor's Roundtable: Hobart Brickie Bowl and Whiting Mascot...

NWI Mayor's Roundtable: Hobart Brickie Bowl and Whiting Mascot Hall of Fame

2016 will be a big year for communities in Northwest Indiana, especially Hobart and Whiting. See Mayor Brian Snedecor of Hobart and Mayor Joe Stahura of Whiting talking about a couple of big projects, the Brickie Bowl renovation and National Mascot Hall of Fame! Read more: http://www.nwindianalife.com/community/government-community-resources/59223-stahura-snedecor-talk-2016-in-whiting-and-hobart-at-ideas-in-motion-media-mayoral-roundtable
Northwest Indiana Mayors Roundtable: NWI Mayors Working Together

Northwest Indiana Mayors Roundtable: NWI Mayors Working Together

2016 will be a big year for communities in Northwest Indiana, especially Hobart and Whiting. In this video, Mayor Brian Snedecor of Hobart and Mayor Joe Stahura of Whiting talk about the teamwork it takes to get things done for the citizens of Northwest Indiana! Read more: http://www.nwindianalife.com/community/government-community-resources/59223-stahura-snedecor-talk-2016-in-whiting-and-hobart-at-ideas-in-motion-media-mayoral-roundtable

Mark Harbin Enjoys Working With the City of Whiting and Seeing it Develop Over Time

By: Jennifer Bissonnette Last Updated: October 5, 2017

Mark Harbin Enjoys Working With the City of Whiting and Seeing it Develop Over Time In every city, there are dedicated employees working each day to provide the best experiences for their residents. The City of Whiting is lucky enough to have Mark Harbin, a dedicated public servant, who currently works as the Director of Special...

10 Fun Things to Do This Weekend in Northwest Indiana August 11 – 13, 2017

By: Jessica Campbell Last Updated: August 9, 2017

10 Fun Things to Do This Weekend in Northwest Indiana August 11 – 13, 2017 Let’s get ready to party! Wow, what a fun list of activities to join into this weekend. Either pick one and camp out at or jump around throughout the area to fit them all in! There is the Duneland Chamber Party in the Park, St. John’s Chamber...

By: Dan Petreikis Last Updated: July 29, 2017

Wackiness Takes to the Streets as Whiting Celebrates “143rd Annual” Pierogi Fest The City of Whiting once again proved itself to be a town that doesn’t take anything too seriously as they celebrated the kickoff of the 23rd anniversary of the “143rd Annual” Pierogi Fest. Don’t over think that- you read that correctly. It...

Life on the Streets of Whiting Featuring Mayor Joe Stahura

By: Anthony Cleveland Last Updated: July 25, 2017

Life on the Streets of Whiting Featuring Mayor Joe Stahura Ever wonder what makes Whiting successful? Mayor Joe Stahura lays out what makes Whiting wacky, whimsical, and a growing success in this episode of Life on the Streets of Northwest Indiana. “The idea is to go against the norm,” Mayor Stahura...

Everything You Need to Know About Whiting’s 2017 Pierogi Fest, July 28-30th!

By: Jessica Campbell Last Updated: July 12, 2017

Everything You Need to Know About Whiting’s 2017 Pierogi Fest, July 28-30th! The countdown has begun! Coming up at the end of July is the City of Whiting’s annual Pierogi Fest, the pride and joy festival of the city. The Pierogi family, consisting of Mr. Pierogi, Miss Paczki, Polkahontas, Halupki Guy, The Buscias, and The...

The City of Whiting Celebrates Our Nation’s Heroes at 98th Annual Fourth of July Parade

By: Kaitlyn Steinhiser Last Updated: July 4, 2017

The City of Whiting Celebrates Our Nation’s Heroes at 98th Annual Fourth of July Parade Marvel superheroes and real American heroes alike marched down the historic 119th St. for Whiting’s 98th annual Fourth of July parade. Thousands of people flocked to the sidewalks to mark their spots for the parade well before dozens of floats...

By: Curtis Hankins Last Updated: June 24, 2017

City of Whiting Kicks Off Summer with the WhoaZone at Whihala Beach The City of Whiting and Commercial Recreation Specialists (CRS) kicked off a summer of fun with then opening of the WhoaZone at Whihala Beach on Saturday. Beachgoers stormed the lake to try their hand at the floating obstacle course, the first of its...

WhoaZone Set to Open at Whihala Beach in Whiting On June 24

By: Jessica Campbell Last Updated: June 8, 2017

WhoaZone Set to Open at Whihala Beach in Whiting On June 24 WHO is it? The City of Whiting! WHAT is it? WhoaZone! WHERE is it? Whihala Beach! WHEN is it? Why, in 15 days everyone! You heard us, the wet, wild, wacky WhoaZone at Whihala Beach in Whiting will be open June 24th! Grab your suit, your friends and...

The City of Whiting is Making Waves with a Floating Playground in Lake Michigan

By: Jessica Campbell Last Updated: May 18, 2017

The City of Whiting is Making Waves with a Floating Playground in Lake Michigan Stay wet, stay active, stay happy with the new floating water park off the Lake Michigan shore of Whihala Beach in Whiting! Looking for a way to bring people to the area, and to “show off” their beautiful Lake Michigan beach shores, the City of...

History Channel Filming at Whiting Cruise Night

By: City of Whiting Last Updated: May 16, 2017

History Channel Filming at Whiting Cruise Night The film crew has made their way to the Whiting area! Welcome, History Channel, Accord Productions and Volo Auto Museum! What an amazing 1st Cruise Night of the year this will be... See ya real soon!

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